Multiple options.: Varicose veins are due to leaking (refluxing) valves usually in the saphenous vein system. There is a gold standard of treatment and lesser ways to treat these veins. The gold standard is to have a venous reflux exam and laser closure of the leaking valves followed by microphlebectomies or sclerotherapy of the vv. Lesser treatments would be support hose and exercise. See a vein specialist.
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Intervention: Activity, exercise, supplements, & compression therapy will have no effect on the APPEARANCE of your veins. Although these things may improve your circulation health & lesser your symptoms, the only thing that will improve the appearance of your legs is to do a procedure to remove the veins. This can include phlebectomy, endovenous thermal ablation, or sclerotherapy. Consult w/ a vascular surgeon,
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